The monk(2023)
Munken
The monk Synopsis
When Danish filmmakers Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen try to find balance in their stressful lives, they seek guidance from a renowned Danish HIV researcher turned monk deep in the mountains of Sri Lanka. But their filming process goes differently than expected. When they hear that the renowned Danish doctor and HIV scientist Jan Erik Hansen has burned all boats to live as a Buddhist monk on a mountain in Sri Lanka, the two Danish documentary makers Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen decide to make a film about him. to make. Jan Erik Hansen, as monk Bhante, has become an important voice in the Buddhist community. He has a YouTube channel with many followers, and people from all over the world ask him their life questions. The film project ends unexpectedly when the monk and the filmmakers appear to have different ideas about the film.
The monk (2023) is a documentary film directed by Mira Jargil, released on September 21, 2023. It stars Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen and Jan Erik Hansen.
- Director:
- Mira Jargil
- Writers:
- Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen
- Producers:
- Christian Sønderby Jepsen
- Production:
- Moving Documentary
- Status:
- Released
The monk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Mira Jargil, written by Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen, produced by Christian Sønderby Jepsen.
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The monk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The monk online?
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The monk (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The monk?
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The main cast of The monk (2023) includes Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen and Jan Erik Hansen. The film was directed by Mira Jargil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The monk released?
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The monk was released on September 21, 2023.